r/KeepWriting

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About r/KeepWriting

Welcome to KeepWriting. We are a community dedicated to motivating writers to stay consistent and constantly grow their craft. Whether you're looking to get feedback on an idea, hear a critique, or get unstuck in a story, this is the right place.

The community at a glance

r/KeepWriting is a Subreddit for Writers and Poets with roughly 262K members. It has a live chat communication style. On the Hive Index it ranks #3 in the Poetry communities list. It is the 6th largest community in the Writing topic page.

Roughly 21K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Writing, Struggling, and Feedback. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Ideas.

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262K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +21K members
Growth: +8.6% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 5K members
  • 2014: 3K members
  • 2015: 2K members
  • 2016: 3K members
  • 2017: 2K members
  • 2018: 5K members
  • 2019: 17K members
  • 2020: 24K members
  • 2021: 16K members
  • 2023: 141K members
  • 2024: 13K members
  • 2025: 15K members
  • 2026: 12K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Aug: 2K members
  • Sep: 1K members
  • Oct: 2K members
  • Nov: 2K members
  • Dec: 1K members
  • Jan: 1K members
  • Feb: 2K members
  • Mar: 1K members
  • Apr: 3K members
  • May: 2K members
  • Jun: 2K members
  • Jul: 876 members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    11 posts in the past month
    1. Please guide
    2. I would love feedback on this
    3. Is there anyone willing to give my draft for part 1 of my short story some honest feedback?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Please guide · I would love feedback on this · Is there anyone willing to give my draft for part 1 of my short story some honest feedback?
    11
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. I’m making a Neo-Noir story where everyone is a kids show character but I need suggestions to what kind of popular kids show character becomes the victim?
    #2
    Ideas
    I’m making a Neo-Noir story where everyone is a kids show character but I need suggestions to what kind of popular kids show character becomes the victim?
    1

Topics

  • Writing
    57 posts in the past month
    #1
    Writing
    57
  • Struggling
    41 posts in the past month
    #2
    Struggling
    41
  • Feedback
    16 posts in the past month
    #3
    Feedback
    16
  • Looking For A Critique
    12 posts in the past month
    #4
    Looking For A Critique
    12
  • Partner
    10 posts in the past month
    #5
    Partner
    10

Flair

  • [Feedback]
    19 posts in the past month
    1. i need you
    2. i need you
    3. Would you be interested in Chapter 2?
    #1
    [Feedback]
    i need you · i need you · Would you be interested in Chapter 2?
    19
  • [Discussion]
    8 posts in the past month
    1. The night I almost deleted every draft I had ever written and what stopped me from doing it
    2. Do you ever find yourself using words from the books you read in your writing?
    3. Starting anywhere is hard
    #2
    [Discussion]
    The night I almost deleted every draft I had ever written and what stopped me from doing it · Do you ever find yourself using words from the books you read in your writing? · Starting anywhere is hard
    8
  • Advice
    7 posts in the past month
    1. Has anyone else realized that research can become a form of procrastination?
    2. I have a book idea but the title is kinda..controversial-
    3. Hard Truths About Writing
    #3
    Advice
    Has anyone else realized that research can become a form of procrastination? · I have a book idea but the title is kinda..controversial- · Hard Truths About Writing
    7
  • [Writing Prompt]
    3 posts in the past month
    1. sky
    2. Inspirational story for downvotee’s
    3. Emerald Hill
    #4
    [Writing Prompt]
    sky · Inspirational story for downvotee’s · Emerald Hill
    3
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/KeepWriting for?
Best for Writers and Poets enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with live chat.
Is r/KeepWriting free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/KeepWriting have?
Roughly 262K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/KeepWriting on?
r/KeepWriting runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/KeepWriting cover?
On the Hive Index, r/KeepWriting is organized under Writers, Poets.
How do I join r/KeepWriting?
You can join r/KeepWriting by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Writing communities like?
Communities for writers of all kinds, from fiction and screenwriting to technical writing and journalism. Discord and Reddit have large general writing communities for feedback and accountability, with more specialized groups for specific genres, craft topics, and publication paths like self-publishing and traditional querying.
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